The family of six year old Aqueelah Williams is calling on the community to support their upcoming fundraiser event in aid of the little girl’s second cochlear implant. Speaking to VOC Afternoon Cruise in a plea to raise funds, Beulah Williams said after a successful implant last year, they are now faced with another financial challenge. “We were approached by Aqueelah’s doctor a few weeks’ ago. He said that her right ear had also been deteriorated, and therefore she needs another implant as soon as possible,” said Williams.
“Last year we managed to collect the full amount of R250,000 for her operation - alhamdulillah it was successful. However with the unfortunate news, we have no choice but to raise that full amount again.” Williams said many friends and family members have already come forward to support the little girl. “We decided that we going to have a market day to raise funds for Aqueelah,” said Williams. “This is one of many fundraisers and I therefore urge the community to support my grandchild.”
The concerned grandmother said the market day will be an opportunity for the family to raise the majority of funds needed. “Not only will we be collecting funds, but people will also have an opportunity to bring their whole family and enjoy themselves with the various activities that we have set out for the day.” A variety of entertainment will be available on the day which includes the Hout Bay Brass Band. The well-known brass band will invite the community to the event by marching down various streets making their way to the center. “We will also have activities for adults and children, as well as various food and clothing stalls available for people to enjoy.”
The market day will take place on Saturday 3 November at the Weltervreden Recreational Centre in Rocklands. Ten stalls are still available to book and those who would like to sell goods on the day are to contact stall coordinators as soon as possible. If you would like to know more about the market day in aid of Aqueelah Williams’s cochlear operation, please contact Beulah Williams on 021 465 9228 or 0780313779. VOC (Aishah Cassiem)
“Last year we managed to collect the full amount of R250,000 for her operation - alhamdulillah it was successful. However with the unfortunate news, we have no choice but to raise that full amount again.” Williams said many friends and family members have already come forward to support the little girl. “We decided that we going to have a market day to raise funds for Aqueelah,” said Williams. “This is one of many fundraisers and I therefore urge the community to support my grandchild.”
The concerned grandmother said the market day will be an opportunity for the family to raise the majority of funds needed. “Not only will we be collecting funds, but people will also have an opportunity to bring their whole family and enjoy themselves with the various activities that we have set out for the day.” A variety of entertainment will be available on the day which includes the Hout Bay Brass Band. The well-known brass band will invite the community to the event by marching down various streets making their way to the center. “We will also have activities for adults and children, as well as various food and clothing stalls available for people to enjoy.”
The market day will take place on Saturday 3 November at the Weltervreden Recreational Centre in Rocklands. Ten stalls are still available to book and those who would like to sell goods on the day are to contact stall coordinators as soon as possible. If you would like to know more about the market day in aid of Aqueelah Williams’s cochlear operation, please contact Beulah Williams on 021 465 9228 or 0780313779. VOC (Aishah Cassiem)
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